How to Sync All Your Apple Products

Are you someone who is constantly searching for good deals on iPads? Is your search history full of queries like “iPhone accessories near me?” If you love your Apple products but hate updating each one every time you add or delete a contact or perform another task, you need to know how to sync all your Apple products.

Check Your Version of iOS

To sync all your Apple products at once, you must be using the most recent version of the operating system. Gather up your Apple devices and check for iOS updates on each one, following directions to update the devices as needed. You can find this information by going to your Settings menu, tapping on General, and tapping on Software Update.

Set Up or Sign Into iCloud

Apple’s iCloud is the cloud storage used to store your documents, media, contacts and other information so you can easily access it from any of your Apple devices. Once you’ve updated each device, the setup assistant will ask you to set up or log into iCloud. Don’t worry if you already skipped the setup process. You can find iCloud by tapping on Settings and iCloud and then entering or creating an Apple ID.

Choose Your Plan

Every iCloud user automatically receives 5GB of free storage space. For the casual user, this is likely plenty. However, if you use your devices for something such as running a business, you’ll likely need to purchase more space. A variety of plans at several price points are available.

Turn on Automatic Downloads

Automatic downloads will auto-sync your iCloud-friendly apps as well as your music, books, photos and contacts. You can turn it on for each device by tapping on Settings and choosing iTunes and App Stores.

Perform these steps with each device to ensure each one is synced with iCloud. Once completed, you’ll be able to access any information you put into the cloud, including important work or school documents, from any of your Apple devices.